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I learned something new: Off-the-shoulder, Bardot-style tops don't work if they're too big. I snagged this top on ModCloth (looks like the lovely blue color is sold out); it was only $12 or so, so I shouldn't complain. But when they didn't have a 1X or even an XL, I ordered the 2X.

Big mistake! I still like it, but the overall effect is disappointingly....droopy. (Flip through my Flickr for a few less flattering shots.) Lesson learned, I guess.

I paired it with this darling skirt from eShakti! But....it's another steep discount find. I'm at the point where eShakti clothes in standard sizes just aren't worth it for me. They never fit quite right. In this case, the waist band ruthlessly folds over itself no matter what I do. But I'd wanted this skirt for oh so long, and it was marked down from like $80 to $20ish? I don't wear it often, but um, I think it's obvious why I like it despite the awkward fit. Four eyes pride!

My sisters and I are usually absolute fiends for summer outings! But this season slipped through our fingers. We crammed three trips into one day to make up for it.

First stop was the Chicago History Museum! We're members!

(I never pass up a chance to leave a little of myself in a museum.)

No one would call my look for the day practical. I haven't worn this dress since my Senior Ball! Perhaps I didn't tone it down any by adding flats, a denim button-up, and an enormous sunhat. More of a dressing down!

(We have Siobhan to thank for these shots!)

Next we hit up Lincoln Park Zoo for the express purpose of visiting the baby camel. It was too hot for his tastes, I guess, because he never emerged! At least we got to hang out near some seals.

And finally North Ave. Beach! This is the first summer in a long time that I haven't bought a new suit.

This is the dependable Esther Williams suit everyone has. I bought it from Modcloth last summer at a fairly steep discount and while it's not my favorite ever, it's cute and a good fit.

This picture includes empty soda bottles and ratty old bathroom towels, so I was in no danger of being too glamorous.

Hi, loves! These clothes are starting to feel like old favorites to me, but it's been so long since I've been blogging that you all hardly know them!

I wore this to the park on Tuesday. My little sister and I wanted to look for Pokemon, which is why I added the hat. (According to Clare, this is a hat a Pokemon trainer would be proud to wear.)

This is the Breathtaking Tiger Lilies skirt in navy. Y'all know I love my ModCloth skirts! I bought this in January or so when it was on sale and honestly I see why people pay $50 for them. It's a great skirt: Just enough volume and movement, but fabulous for pretty much every season without being super heavy. The belt it comes with is cute, too, but total garbage. It irreparably snapped months ago.The top is from ModCloth, too! Sadly it's no longer available. It's definitely a long, generously cut tunic. I'd wear it as a dress if I wasn't worried about it riding up over my butt.

None of my leathers match and this ancient thrifted belt of mine has lost all structural integrity, but so what? Pokemon don't care!

Top and skirt: ModCloth

Purse: Vintage Dooney & Bourke

Sandals: Clarks

Hat and belt: Thrifted & vintage

PS: How are you feeling about the new look here? It's still in progress, but I'd love some feedback!

Though I'm busy busy busy with school, I'm no less of a thrift enthusiast than ever! It's like Depop was made for me. Thrifting without the thrift store! I've had a lot of fun selling a few things, but I've probably bought far more. It's like slightly less suspicious, mobile eBay!

I snagged this shirt for like $5 and I'm utterly enamored with it. It's loud and huge and silky and utterly absurd, which is just the kind of shirt I like.

A girl in my costume design class was deeply impressed with it when I opened the package, which feels like a compliment.